Among the smaller islands there is one of fair size that is now called the Isle of Man… There was a great controversy in antiquity concerning the question: to which of the two countries should the island properly belong? Eventually, however, the matter was settled. All agreed that since it allowed poisonous reptiles to live in it, it should belong to Britain.
Giraldus Cambrensis Quotes
It is remarkable that this people, though unarmed, dares attack an armed foe; the infantry defy the cavalry, and by their activity and courage generally prove victors.
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| Birth: | 1146 |
| Death: | 1223 |
| Nationality: | Welsh |
| Profession: | Clergyman |
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Giraldus Cambrensis was born in Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. He was a Welsh clergyman. He received his initial education at the Benedictine house of Gloucester, followed by a period of study in Paris from c. 1165–74, where he studied the trivium. He was appointed in 1174 archdeacon of Brecon, to which was attached a residence at Llanddew. In 1180, he received a minor appointment from the Bishop of St. David's, which he soon resigned. He wrote several books include: Topographia Hibernica, The history and topograp, The journey through, Giraldi Cambrensis opera, and The Description of Wales.
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